AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

19 August 2022

Nigerian electric workers suspend strike after country plunges into darkness

18 August 2022

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) aborted a one-day strike part way through following a meeting with the country’s Minister of labour and employment.

Nigeria’s BEDC Electricity Plc posts loss following business dispute

18 August 2022

The restructuring and takeover of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has led to a monthly loss of NGN750mn ($1.78mn), the company’s Managing Director Funke Osibudu has revealed.

Côte d'Ivoire makes deal with China for new biomass energy plant

17 August 2022

The Ivorian government has awarded the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) a contract to build a biomass energy plant to help the country achieve their renewable energy targets.

Uganda to import emergency power from Kenya, implement load shedding due to hydropower plant suspension

17 August 2022

Uganda will start scheduled power cuts across the country after a major #hydropower plant suspended operations, following flooding. #bne #EmergingMarkets

South African coal miner Seriti cements green ambitions with $55mn investment in wind, solar developer Windlab Africa

16 August 2022

Major South African coal supplier Seriti Resources (Seriti) has entered into an agreement to acquire a major stake in renewable energies company Windlab Africa for $55mn.